Parks and Rec reminds sledders of safety rules after two hospitalized after sledding accident
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Louisville Parks and Recreation want to remind sledders to be careful after two people were hospitalized after a sledding. The city’s first advice is to stay home. If you can’t resist, use designated hills clear of trees, streets, and creeks. There is no word...
Sneaker store opens by U of L campus after facing series of hardships
Despite facing theft, property damage and multiple relocations, a sneaker and streetwear resale store near the University of Louisville’s campus has grown from what was once a high school side hustle into a rapidly expanding local business. SNKRplug, owned by U of L students Ethan Skees and Jason Perkins,...
Greenberg urges Louisville to stay home: “Please continue to stay home today and tomorrow”
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Mayor Craig Greenberg thanked residents Sunday for following weather warnings and urged them to stay home through today and Monday to allow crews to clear roads safely. “Most folks are staying home, which is great for their safety and will help our city get back to...
Oldham County mom sues Kentucky child welfare officials over records request
An Oldham County mother has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky child welfare officials, alleging they violated state open records law by failing to provide records related to child deaths and serious injuries from neglect and abuse. Jennifer Mortenson, who has 12 children, six of whom are adopted, said she is seeking...
Rodents Rampage Through Louisville Warehouse: FDA Issues Urgent Warning to Food Distributor
Inspectors Uncover Shocking Conditions (Image Credits: Foodsafetynews.com) Louisville, Ky. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a stern warning letter to Pan-African Food Distributors Inc. following an inspection that uncovered live rodents amid widespread filth in the company’s warehouse. Inspectors...
The River Town In Indiana Where Groceries Cost 28% Less Than The National Average
Imagine a place where your grocery bill shrinks faster than your ice cream on a hot summer day, where historic brick buildings line streets named after presidents, and where the mighty Ohio River provides a scenic backdrop to daily life. New Albany, Indiana sits just across the water from Louisville,...
Foil balloons cause power outage for 5,000 in west Louisville during winter storm
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — LG&E has revealed the cause of a major power outage that left thousands of customers without power during the winter storm Saturday night. They say someone released a group of foil balloons into the air and they came in contact with their equipment. It caused 5,000...
Jefferson County evictions suspended until February due to dangerously cold temperatures
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says the enforcement of evictions has been suspended due to the dangerously cold temperatures. A statement from the sheriff’s office says that the suspension on evictions and set-outs will be in place until February 2, 2026. The suspension is...
Two Kentucky Utility Companies encourage customers to conserve energy
Louisville, Ky. (WBKO) - The cold temperatures show no signs of slowing down across the Commonwealth, and the demand for higher energy continues to increase. Louisville Gas and Electric Company, and Kentucky Utilities Company are encouraging customers to reduce their energy usage. “As heating systems are working...
Multiple schools in Kentucky announce closures for Monday
KENTUCKY — A major winter storm sweeping through Kentucky has forced numerous school districts, colleges and universities to cancel in-person classes and adjust schedules for Monday, January 26, 2026, amid hazardous travel conditions, heavy snow and ice across much of the state. In Louisville and surrounding...
